Karen Nun-Ira
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan
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| Women's Judo | ||
| World Championships | ||
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2014 Chelyabinsk | 70 kg |
Karen Nun Ira (ヌンイラ 華蓮, Nun'ira Karen, born May 23, 1991 in Funabashi, Chiba) is a Japanese judoka.[1]
Her mother is Japanese and a feng shui master, while her father is Ghanaian.[2]
She started judo at the age of 14.[2]
In 2010, she entered International Pacific University and was trained by former Olympic and world champion Toshihiko Koga.[2]
In 2014, she belonged to Ryotokuji Gakuen after graduating from the university.[2]
She won the silver medal in the middleweight (70 kg) division at the 2014 World Judo Championships.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Nun Ira collects silver at judo worlds". The Japan Times. Kyodo. August 29, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e ヌンイラ華蓮、弱点70キロ級大健闘の銀[permanent dead link] Nikkan Sports 2014-8-29
External links[]
- Karen Nun-Ira at JudoInside.com
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